Drunk Driving
What are the licensing consequences of a DWI in Texas?
Texas police officers are always on the lookout for signs of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense. Drunk driving has a strong correlation with crashes that cause injury, property damage and death. To deter people from getting behind the wheel after drinking, the...
Field sobriety tests don’t always provide accurate results
During a traffic stop where a police officer suspects chemical impairment, they will have to find grounds to request chemical testing or to arrest the driver. Often, the interaction starts with a few questions and then quickly precedes to a field sobriety test. The...
Juvenile crimes in Texas: The basics
Parents do their best to raise good children. We take them to school; we enroll them in extracurricular activities and try to encourage them to make good life choices. Unfortunately, children may find themselves in a bad situation. This situation could escalate, and...
Drunk drivers often drive dozens of times before an arrest
It is absolutely possible to get a DWI in Texas after drinking for the first time. Maybe you simply went out with friends for your 21st birthday and, not understanding how intoxication impacts driving ability, decided it would be safe enough to drive home. You got...
False accusations of a DWI may make you mad, but stay calm
Imagine being arrested for a DWI when you know that you weren’t intoxicated. It would be shocking, at the very least, and it would make you angry. The truth is that police officers can, and do, make mistakes. Breathalyzer tests may be given incorrectly or not work...
Stopped for a DWI? Here’s what happens if you refuse a breath test
If an officer stops you and believes that you’ve been drinking, you need to know what to do to protect yourself. There is no question that the officer will ask you to take a Breathalyzer test and likely field sobriety tests as well. In combination, these four tests...
What are the consequences for multiple DWIs in Texas?
If you are in Texas and have a history of DWIs, getting another could put you in a tough position. That’s why it’s important to defend yourself against DWI accusations as soon as possible. The penalties for a DWI increase based on how many you have on your record. For...
Could you fail field sobriety tests while sober?
If you are accused of drunk driving, something you may want to do is challenge the field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests are somewhat accurate, but they’re not perfect. When used in combination, the three tests are meant to give officers an idea of whether you’re...